One of the galleries that represents me always participates in "The Fest for Beatle Fans", as they specialize in classic rock art. A few weeks ago I was informed that I had been chosen to paint the Special Guest appearing this year... Ronnie Spector!!!
What an honor!! Ronnie Spector was the lead singer for the 60's girl group The Ronettes. Everyone knows (or should know) her most famous song, "Be My Baby." The sixties was an amazing time for music, and personally my favorite era (remember my parents always said I was born in the wrong decade).
At first I only knew Ronnie Spector from her famous song, but after researching and learning all about her, I realize she is a Rock 'N Roll icon and has been inducted into the Rock 'N Roll Hall Of Fame! If you are wondering what her connection to the Beatles is I can tell you a little bit of what I found out:
Ronnie was particularly close with both John Lennon and George Harrison.
The Beatles personally invited The Ronettes for their 1966 U.S. Tour, which turned out to be their final tour.
George Harrison wrote and co-produced “Try Some Buy Some” for Ronnie's Apple Records single. George liked it so much, he took the exact version, but with his vocals, and put it on his “Living In The Material World” album.
WHAT: The Fest For Beatle Fans
WHERE: Crowne Plaza Meadowlands Hotel - Secaucus, NJ
WHEN: March 27 -29, 2009
Ronnie is being welcomed as their SPECIAL GUEST for this FEST.
On Saturday and Sunday, Ronnie, will be speaking of her experiences, signing autographs, and showing that the "Beehived Bad Girl" still knows how to rock!
This painting of her (which will be completed soon!) will be presented to her during the fest, live on stage!! I wish I could be there but I am currently working on a secret project, which I still don't want to jinx by saying anything now. However, I will announce the big news in a future blog. Go check out "The Fest for Beatle Fans" if you are in the neighborhood and tell Ronnie I said hello!!
